Light Pollution

1. Light Pollution

2. What is light pollution?

3. What are the sources of light pollution?

4. What is the impact of light pollution?

5. How can the problem be tackled?

6. What is the law relating to light pollution?

7. What should I do if I am suffering from light pollution?

8. What factors determine whether or not an artificial light source amounts to a statutory nuisance?

9. How does the Council investigate complaints of light pollution?

10. How do I make an official complaint to the Council?

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What is the impact of light pollution?

Light pollution can be extremely invasive and can cause significant problems for those suffering from it. Not only can it harm the sufferers quality of life. For example, it can disturb sleep when it shines into people's homes, it also:

Interferes with our view of the night sky.
Wastes energy and therefore is a waste of resources and money.
Can have an impact on the ecology and wildlife of an area, and affect the behavioural patterns of mammals, birds, insects and fish.

ID: 2408, revised 23/03/2023